Steam Powered Collection (#6)

Albion Mills, on the south side of Blackfriars Bridge, burning, 3 March 1791, after set alight by arsonists. Built by Boulton and Watt, it was first steam-powered flour mill in London

Steam-powered sewing machine designed by C. T. Judkin of Manchester in use at Holloway & Co
Steam-powered sewing machine designed by C.T. Judkin of Manchester in use at Holloway & Co.s clothing factory, Stroud, Gloucestershire. Holloways introduced division of labour in their factory

Cutting ice on the St Lawrence river, Canada, using a steam-powered saw. In background on right are insulated sheds used to store the ice for use in the summer. Wood engraving London 1894

Steam-powered ice elevator for raising blocks of ice from the river level into insulated storehouses where they would be stored for summer use. Hudson River near New York

Richard Trevithick (1771-1833) English engineer and inventor, born near Redruth, Cornwall. Between 1800and 1815 he built a number of steam-powered road vehicles and railway locomotives

Arrival of the Great Western at New York (1838), c1895. Steam ship designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859) and built by William Patterson (1795-1869) of Bristol

Henri Giffards (1825-1882) steam-powered steerable (dirigible) airship during its ascent of 25 September 1852: cigar shaped gasbag

Sir Goldsworthy Gurney (1793 1875)
One of the leading inventors of the 19th century, in 1823 Gurney gave up his career as a surgeon and turned to engineering, chemistry, architecture and building

Evans steam vessel design, 19th century
Evans steam vessel design. 19th-century magazine article and woodcut artwork of the amphibious steam-powered carriage and paddle boat designed by US inventor Oliver Evans (1755-1819)

Camera and steam power, 1871
Camera and steam power. 19th-century artwork of a crowd of people queuing to be photographed by a large camera, with a steam engine (steam visible) behind it

Steam locomotive on the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad located in Durango, Colorado, USA

Turbine rotor assembly area
Turbine rotor assembly and balancing area. This is a steam turbine, for use in a power station. The pressure from steam passing through the turbine causes the turbine to rotate

Aders flying machine, 19th century
Aders flying machine. Clement Ader (1841-1926) was a French engineer and aviation pioneer who invented numerous electrical and mechanical devices

Steam fireboats, 19th century
Steam fireboats, attending a fire on the River Thames, in London, UK. By 1900 there were some 40 of these fireboats operating

18th Century oar-driven steam boat. Historical wood engraving of an 18th Century design by the American inventor John Fitch (1743-1798) for a ferry boat with steam-driven oars. Published in 1786

19th Century amphibious vehicle, artwork. Historical wood engraving of a 19th Century steam-powered amphibious carriage and paddle boat designed by the American inventor Oliver Evans (1755-1819)

Gastown Steam Clock, the worlds first steam powered clock built by Raymond Saunders, Gastown, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Step back in time with the power of steam. From the iconic Sandbanks Chain Ferry No. 1, guiding ships into Poole Harbour, to the magnificent Great Dorset Steam Fair in Blanford, England has a rich history of steam-powered marvels. Witness the sheer strength and beauty of machines like the Sentinel DG4 Timber Tractor ARE195 and McLaren Ploughing Engine BD5504 as they conquer any terrain with ease. Travel even further back to 1898 with a captivating black and white photograph of the Lynton-Barnstaple Railway, showcasing an era when steam ruled transportation. Immerse yourself in nostalgia at The Great Dorset Steam Fair where you can experience firsthand the sights and sounds that once dominated our countryside. Discover how steam revolutionized industries through an advertisement for 'Agriculture Moderne', an agricultural magazine from 1897. Uncover forgotten stories like The Best Friend of Charleston, depicted in a lithograph from 1905, reminding us of its significance in shaping our country's history. Marvel at Wallis & Steevens Road Roller OU5979 and Clayton & Shuttleworth Road Roller YA7417 as they pave their way across roads with precision. And let's not forget about Wallis & Steevens General Purpose Engine HO5601 or Foden Tractor HX2197 – true workhorses that powered farms across England. The power of steam is more than just machinery; it represents innovation, progress, and a bygone era filled with ingenuity. So join us on this journey through time as we celebrate all things 'steam powered'.